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Quinoa Salad Recipe

This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of raisins and jicama with super-healthy quinoa. The salad comes from Sonya Fox of Peyton, Colorado.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chillingYIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1/2 cup raisins

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1.In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat.

2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, jicama, celery and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.